Research Strategy

Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

We are committed to the principles of the  Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, an agreement between funding councils and UK Universities. We  have a dedicated working group appointed  to oversee the implementation of the Concordat, and you can find our action plan here.

QMU fully endorses the principles of the Concordat and will continue to engage with its vision to ensure ongoing enhancement of the professional and career development of its research staff. In endorsing the Concordat, the University also endorses the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. It aims to increase the attractiveness and sustainability of research careers in the UK and to improve the quantity, quality and impact of research for the benefit of UK society and the economy.

The Concordat will ensure today's researchers are nurtured and supported during their career development. By setting out clear expectations for researchers, research managers, research institutions, and funders of research, the Concordat aims to enhance the research workforce and thereby sustain research excellence in the UK, bringing benefits to the health, economy and well being of our nation.

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